Senior Purchasing Specialist
Core
Sourcing, negotiating, and managing site-specific suppliers for a semiconductor manufacturing facility, ensuring cost savings, delivery flexibility, and quality compliance.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Specialist (Procurement Buyer)
Builds
Site-managed supplier contracts, purchase orders, and material supply chains for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Industrial procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, contract management, RFQ execution, cost analysis, SAP proficiency, supply chain concepts, quality assurance coordination, compliance auditing, stakeholder management, data reporting
Preferred skills
Manufacturing experience, analytical thinking, problem solving, project management, presentation skills, time management, conflict resolution
Technologies
SAP, Mendix, CETRAQ, iValua, CostDB, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Source and manage site-specific suppliers; execute RFQs and lead cost-saving negotiations; release purchase orders and manage delivery flexibility; set up vendor codes and approve purchase specifications; monitor supplier capacity and lead times; conduct supplier performance reviews and quality audits; resolve shipping, payment, and quality issues; support internal and external compliance audits.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC